Doctor at center of Jacoby Ellsbury dispute says he never treated the player for a work-related injury  —  For the Yankees to avoid paying the remaining $26 million on Jacoby Ellsbury's contract, they will need to demonstrate the outfielder not only visited an outside specialist without …

The Monday Baseball Column: A new pitching coach's plan  —  It is a worthwhile exercise to take note of Dave Bush's existence.  —  He is, after all, the most noteworthy Red Sox' acquisition this offseason to date.  —  While the 40-year-old has been in the organization for more than three years …

Rays re-commit to catcher Mike Zunino  —  With the veteran catcher coming off a rough 2019 season, Tampa Bay is banking on an offensive rebound.  —  ST. PETERSBURG — Having lost Travis d'Arnaud on Sunday to the Braves, the Rays are re-committing to veteran Mike Zunino.

Reds Acquire Justin Shafer, Nick Martini  —  The Reds have announced a series of additions to their 40-man roster.  Righty Justin Shafer comes over via trade from the Blue Jays in exchange for cash considerations.  The Cincinnati club has also claimed outfielder Nick Martini off waivers from the Padres.

Ranking Anthony Rendon's Top Five Landing Spots  —  Where will this winter's top position player end up?  We've got five teams and a trio of dark horses to keep an eye on.  —  Gerritt Cole will likely earn the richest pitching contract in MLB history this offseason, and another nine-figure deal …

Twins name Edgar Varela hitting coach and Michael Salazar head trainer  —  Varela spent the past two seasons as the team's minor league field coordinator.  —  TEXT SIZE  —  The Twins announced the hiring of Edgar Varela as their new hitting coach.  Varela will replace James Rowson …

Tigers Acquire Dario Agrazal  —  The Tigers have acquired right-hander Dario Agrazal from the Pirates in exchange for cash, the team announced.  (Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reported the move, via Twitter, minutes before it was formally announced.)

Atlanta Braves sign catcher Travis d'Arnaud to replace Brian McCann  —  The Atlanta Braves signed catcher Travis d'Arnaud to a two-year, $16 million contract on Sunday, the team announced.  —  The 30-year-old d'Arnaud split last season between the New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays.

Jeter's free agency plan: ‘We must be responsible,’ but if there's a fit, 'we'll go get him'  —  Derek Jeter spent his Monday at Marlins Park doing what he so often does when he's out in public somewhere in Miami.  He posed for pictures, smiled at adoring fans and, he said …

Blue Jays, A.J. Cole Agree To Minor League Deal  —  The Blue Jays have agreed to a minor league contract with right-hander A.J. Cole, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet reports (via Twitter).  —  Cole, 27, spent the 2019 campaign with the Indians, for whom he tallied 26 innings of 3.81 ERA ball with 10.4 K/9 …

Rangers release Adrian Sampson, who plans to pitch in South Korea  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Right-hander Adrian Sampson has been placed on unconditional release waivers by the Texas Rangers, a move that allows the right-hander to pitch in South Korea.  —  Sampson is set to join the Lotte Giants following the move announced Monday.

“He picked the wrong house”: Bodybuilder, 82, fights break-in suspect  —  Rochester, N. Y.  (WHAM) - An 82-year-old woman found herself in danger after she says a man broke into her home - until she turned the tables on the intruder.  Willie Murphy says she was getting ready for bed Thursday night …